Your day starts with pickup from your hotel in Lisbon, followed by an air-conditioned transfer to Sintra. Customize your day to your own preferences and begin exploring the traditional Portuguese village with its hills full of UNESCO-certified palaces, castles, and manor gardens. Visit the Quinta da Regaleira, a historical palace that will dazzle you with its mysterious architecture. Descend the famous spiral staircase in the Initiation Well and explore the grounds to find statues of gods, labyrinthine caves, fountains, and ponds. Make a stop at Pena National Palace, located at the top of the Sintra mountains, and learn all about the history of the magnificent building. You can also visit the Sintra National Palace, which was the main residence of the Portuguese royal family from the 12th century. In between visits, stroll through narrow, winding streets in the old town to find a variety of restaurants and shops. Your local guide will take you to visit the famous “Piriquita” Tea House to try a delicious regional pastry called 'Travesseiros de Sintra'.